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DESCRIPTION: This shall govern the preparation and implementation of the contractor’s
Construction Safety and Health Program for the specified project. The guidance document is not
intended to be an all-inclusive listing of safety and health procedures. This guidance document
outlines safety management credentials, general safety activities, procedures, and reporting
requirements for the contractor to prepare a project-specific Safety and Health Plan. The
contractor shall prepare and implement their approved project-specific Construction Safety and
Health Plan throughout the construction phase of the project.
The contractor shall submit the project-specific Construction Safety and Health Plan to a
safety representative prior to the beginning of the construction phase of the project. This
plan will be reviewed for information outlined in the appendix of this specification in order
to verify that the contractor recognizes the requirement to comply with OSHA
regulations. The Safety Representative will review for compliance and issue a
concurrence/nonconcurrent on the Construction Safety and Health plan. When the plan
complies with the requirements the concurrence shall be sent to the project
engineer/inspector and documented on the Contractor Safety and Health Plan Tracking
Log by the safety representative. The Contractor shall be responsible for meeting or
exceeding applicable OSHA requirements and implementing the plan during
construction.
INTRODUCTION: This Construction Safety and Health Program for contractors has been
written to direct and control the activities of all persons performing and managing construction
projects for TARI Town Water supply in order to prevent accidents, and injuries including
equipment and property damage.
The term "Contractor" in this document refers to the general or prime Contractor for the
specific construction project. It shall be noted that while the Contractor is responsible for
the project safety program, subcontractors are required to work under the conditions of
the Contractor's Construction Safety and Health Program.
The term "Construction Safety and Health Program" in this document refers to the
Contractor's Project Specific Safety Plan. It is expected that each contractor will utilize
their company’s Construction Safety and Health plan as a foundation for the site-specific
program.
The Construction Safety and Health Plan is not intended to be an all-inclusive listing of
safety and health procedures. It is a guidance document that outlines general safety
activities, procedures, and reporting requirements to be implemented by the Contractor.
Contractors working on TARI Town Water Supply construction projects shall have their
own safety and health plan, which complies with the Occupational Health & Safety
Administration’s (OSHA requirements of a Construction Safety and Health Program and
with all applicable regulations. Individuals working on TARI Town Water Supply
construction projects are responsible for
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knowing all safety rules, being alert, and practicing good, sound judgment in the
performance of their jobs, even if specific safety rules are omitted from the Construction
Safety and Health Program. Subcontractors and their employees are responsible for
following all requirements of the Construction Safety and Health Program.
Safety guidelines shall be understood and followed by all individuals while on the job
site. Violation of these guidelines, either in job performance or in the letter of the
Construction Safety and Health Program, will result in a work stoppage until safety
requirements are properly fulfilled. The Contractor’s project manager shall review the
specific violation and identify/implement proper corrective action prior to the continuance
of the work activity for which the violation was identified.
The Contractor’s Project Specific Construction Safety and Health Program shall be
prepared and submitted prior to the Pre-Construction Conference and will be reviewed
prior to the issuance of a notice to proceed with Construction Phase Activities.
Also, 29 CFR, Subtitle B, Chapter XVII, Part 1910 covers safety activities related to
health requirements, medical monitoring, and exposure limits to chemical substances.
OSHA reserves the right to review any Construction Safety and Health Program and to
accept or reject all or part of those documents. OSHA also has the authority to review
safety records during or after construction to confirm that the project is being/was
constructed in a safe manner and that it meets or exceeds all applicable safety
standards and requirements. Additional guidance can be obtained at:
Any of the above agencies may send representatives to the job site, without prior notice,
which may inspect, review, or comment on safety issues during their visits. All
Contractor job sites shall be immediately accessible to appropriate local, State, and
Federal agency safety and environmental health officials.
1. The Owner of the Water, Wastewater, and Recycle Water Systems and all
associated design and construction requires that all Contractors have a project-
specific safety and health plan and that it comply with OSHA regulations and this
Construction Safety and Health Program. Once accepted the Construction
Safety and Health Program, the Construction Contractor shall implement the
plan. The Contractor will ensure that its Subcontractors comply with all safety
requirements, as Water PNG Ltd does not have a contractual relationship with
the Subcontractors.
Competent person training and certification are required and are available by
training programs offered by different agencies throughout the country.
Additionally, this person must have the authority to perform such duties as sign
pay requests, negotiate change orders, etc.
If the Project Manager observes a violation of safe work practice, he or she shall
take immediate appropriate corrective action and shall advise the WPNGL
Construction Observer/Inspector (C.O.I.), of all corrective actions implemented.
All violations and corrective action shall be documented in accordance with
contract documents. The Project Manager shall be present during all
Construction Activities on the project site. The Contractor shall also provide a list
of alternate competent persons at the project site.
There may be more than one (1) such representative assigned by WPNGL to a
project. In such an event, the WPNGL Contractor Safety and Environmental
Health Liaison shall take the lead.
The C.O.I. has the authority to direct the Contractor to stop work, at no additional
cost to the contract, if the activity appears to place any personnel (Contractor’s,
WPNGL’, subcontractors’, or the general public) in a compromising and/or
potentially dangerous situation.
c. Enforcing the project-specific safety and health plan with all personnel and
subcontractor personnel;
A minimum of two (2) employees at each job site, shall have certified First
Aid and Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) training to ensure
adequate and immediate response to on-the-job injuries, illnesses and
accidents. In addition, all training deemed necessary for the operation of
equipment and performance of specific tasks shall be based on current
manufacturers, OSHA, and WPNGL requirements. All supervisors shall
be trained with respect to their responsibility to maintain a safe working
environment and preparation and maintenance of safety and health
documents.
7. Alcohol and Drug-Free Workplace: All persons working on job sites are
required to maintain an alcohol and drug-free workplace. At no time while
on the premises may employees use, or be under the influence of,
alcohol, narcotics, intoxicants, or similar mind-altering substances. Any
Contractor or Subcontractor who is aware of a person using the
aforementioned substances shall take action consistent with applicable
laws and regulations. Workers compensation insurance does not cover
incidents, injuries or illnesses caused by the use of alcohol, narcotics,
intoxicants or mind-altering substances.
8. Safety and Health Activities - Job Site: Certain safety and health activities
apply more to specific tasks at the job site and are appropriate
for supervisors as well as technicians. These activities include knowledge
of project-specific safety and health requirements, use of personal
protective equipment, safe operation of vehicles, and other equipment
and proper hazard communication (HAZCOM) and emergency response
actions.
h. Procedures for utility awareness (including, but not limited to, the
location and identification of utilities such as gas, electrical,
telephone, water, sewer, recycle water, cable systems, etc.).
All persons working in, visiting and/or inspecting SAWS job sites
shall wear the proper PPE, regardless of their actual participation
in the work being conducted. Contractors should refer to the
SAWS Personal Protective Equipment Program for guidance.
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a. Head protection;
d. Hearing protection;
e. Safety-toed footwear;
g. Respiratory protection;
h. Fall protection;
Contractor shall post notices directing personnel to use specific PPE, such
as in that listed above; i.e.:
a. All construction sites shall have signs posted instructing the use of
hard hats. All hard hats used at TARI Town job sites shall
conform with American National Standard Institute (ANSI) Code
Z89.1;
12. First-Aid and Medical Services: Each job site shall be equipped with a
first- aid kit, and other emergency equipment, supplied by the Contractor
and/or each Subcontractor. Medical services and first-aid required by
OSHA are described in 29 CFR 1926.50. Proper equipment for
emergency transportation of an injured employee to a doctor or hospital
shall be available. Maps, telephone numbers, and street addresses of the
nearest emergency medical facility and/or hospital shall be identified in
the Project- Specific Construction Safety and Health Program. This
information shall be posted in a clear, accessible location available to all
personnel on-site. This material must also be included in all training for
contractor personnel.
13. On-Site Fire Prevention: The Contractor shall specify a fire protection and
prevention plan within the project-specific Construction Safety and Health
Program, and shall provide for all appropriate firefighting equipment
required by 29 CFR 1926, Subpart F. The Contractor shall ensure clear
access to all available firefighting equipment and shall maintain
equipment at all times. The Contractor shall ensure that all on-site
equipment is conspicuously located. Contractors should refer to the
SAWS Hot Work Permit Program for guidance.
14. Electrical Safety: Guidance for on-site electrical safety procedures may
be found in the National Electric Code (NEC), 29 CFR 1926, Subpart K,
and in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Safety and Health
Requirements Manual. In general, before any work is done, the
Contractor shall determine whether any part of an electrical power circuit,
exposed or concealed, is located such that performance of work could
bring any person or equipment into contact with it. Persons working in
areas of electrical circuits shall be protected by clearance procedures and
grounding. Live parts of wiring or equipment shall be guarded to protect
all persons or objects from harm. The Contractor shall assure that
proper lockout and tagout procedures are
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16. Routine Safety Inspections and Training: Routine safety and health
inspections, and training activities, shall be recorded including the date,
scope of the inspection or training, person performing the inspection or
training, persons attending, and the name and signature of the person
preparing the report. Forms for such reporting shall be developed by the
Contractor. A current inspection and training file on each project shall be
maintained by the Contractor.
17. Incident/Accident Reporting: All incidents/accidents that occur to persons
or property shall be investigated and reported by the Contractor on an
incident/accident report form (Report form to be provided by the
Contractor in his/her Project Specific Construction Safety and Health
Program). Exposures to toxic materials and harmful physical agents shall
also be documented by the Contractor in accordance with applicable
regulations. The Contractor shall provide copies of incident/accident
reports to SAWS Construction Inspection Division and the SAWS Safety
and Environmental Health Representative.
902.2 MEASUREMENT: Measurement of the Item, "Safety and Health Program," as specified
herein, will not be measured for payment.
902.3 PAYMENT: No direct payment shall be made for incidental cost associated with
preparation and implementation of the Contractor’s project specific Construction Safety
and Health Program.
1. Signature Sheet: Provide the title, signature, and phone number of the following:
a. Plan preparer (i.e. Contractor safety and health staff person, QC);
a. Contractor;
b. Contract number;
c. Project name;
4. Subcontractors and Suppliers: If any subcontractors will be used and for major
material suppliers, please provide the following:
5. Training:
d. Outline requirements (who attends, when given, who will conduct etc.) for
supervisory and employee safety meetings.
a. Discuss who will conduct safety and health inspections; when inspections
will be conducted; how the inspections will be recorded; address the
deficiency tracking system, follow-up procedures, etc.;
a. The Contractor's written safety and health plan goals, objectives, and
incident / accident experience goals for this project;
8. Accident Reporting: The Contractor shall designate the procedure (who, when,
hows) for who completes the following:
10. Personal Protection Equipment: Outline procedures (who, when, how) for
conducting hazard assessments to determine engineering resolution, followed by
proper use of personal protective equipment if unable to resolve through design.
List all personal protective equipment which is available and shall be used for the
subject project. Also list the PPE requirements, which will be posted on the job
site.
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I will learn the hazards of the construction project and follow all appropriate safety and health
rules and procedures as stated in my company safety and health program.
I will immediately report unsafe behaviors (acts) and hazardous conditions to my supervisor
and/or Contractor Project Manager.
I understand that violation of appropriate safety and health guidelines can result in work
stoppage until safety and health requirements are met.
I will report all accidents and related incidents to my supervisor and or the Contractor Project
Manager.
I will wear the proper personal protective equipment, regardless of my direct participation in the
hazard’s of work being conducted.
I will assist the overall construction safety and health effort by personally demonstrating a "safe
attitude" and by forming good work habits.
I am responsible for my own safety and health and that of my fellow coworkers.
This RECEIPT AND ACKNOWLEDGMENT PAGE must be signed by both the Contractor
employee and his/her supervisor. The supervisor will then remove the signed acknowledgment
from the Construction Safety and Health Program, make a copy for the project safety file and
forward a copy to the Contractor Project Manager.
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